Eyeglass frame



Nov. 6, 1928. 1,690,139

J. J. SMITH EYEGLASS FRAME Filed May 27, 1926 2 Sheets-Sheet l ATTORNEYS Nov. s, 192s. 1,696,139

J. J. sMm-i EYEGLASS FRAME Filed May 27, 1926 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 gwn/uji! Se ATTORNEYS vPatented Nov; 6, 1928.

v UNITED STATES NEWARK, NEWJERSEY, y n A y 4PANY, A CORPORATION on NEW JnnsnY.

`.rosiazrn J. SMITH; or

EYEGLASS FRAME.

`Application mea may 27, 192e. serial No. 111,955.

This invention relates, generally, to improvements in eye-glass frames; and, the present invention has reference, more particularly, to that class of 'eye-glass 'frames `composed of a combination of at least two plastic compositions or materials, as celluloid, zylonite', or analogous compositions, superimposed upon one another, of such "light transmitting quality as to produce a `semi-.transparent effect, sol as to prevent glare, and to provide a rest-ful effect to .the eyes.

The present invention, therefore,.has for its principal object to provide an eye-glass frame composed of a combination of plastic compositions, superimposed upon one another, .with a view of producing an observable color-elfect ,of pleasing appearance, but calculated to avoid opaque obstruction to the wearers vision, as well as to prevent glare and eye-strain, and hence is restful and noninjurious to the' eyes of the wearer.l

I am fully aware7 that eye-glass frames made of plastic compositions in a plurality of colors is old, but I have found thatthese old combinations produce effects which are injurious to the eyes, since such combinations of vcolors permit glare, and produce dark spots or opaque obstructions, or other colorspots due to the colorcombinations, which obtrude themselves adjacent to the line of vision of the wearer, and consequently produce eye-strain. y

I have made tests ofall the different compositions in order to determine the most scientifically non-irratative to the eye.

In making the test, consideration was given to the effect onthe sight of an opaque or dark object held continuously near the line ofvision.

Eyes which need the aid of glasses, should be scrupulously guarded against strain.

Heavy dark frames, encircling lenses, ob-` struct the field of vision ten'iplely, nasally, above and below. This is al constant source of irritation tothe eye which may help to cause asthenopia or add to the already as-r thenopic eye.

frames, since, when a ray of light meets an opaque body, it is either absorbed or reflected. Wvhen it meets a-translucent medium, some of it is absorbed and some reflee-ted. Reflection is more or less harmful to the eye because it will cause direct full bright rays to fall uponthe retina.

It is incumbent that a correct'frame has, as its medium, some composition Which will absorb, that is to soften the light. ,Y

I found the demiamber on crystal ideal, for `the reason thatinrthe fusion off colors from dark to light` to almost transparent, the light is retracted in itspassage from a rarer to a denser medium, and. vice versa.

The nervous `visual apparatus is easily fatigued, and hence,rit is vnecessary that strain be reduced in eye sufferers as much as possible. This can be accomplished' by the manufacture of frames scientifically bene. ficial to the eye. i i

The present invention consists therefore AssIGNoR To NEWARK NovELoin 'c oivi-V in the herein-described eye-glass frame `comi posed of at least a combination of two plastic compositions or materials, consisting `of demi-amber superimposed upon crystal, the demi-amber being translucent and the crystal substantially transparent. y

The invention is illustrated in the accompanying drawings, in Which Figures l and 2 are a front view and plan, respectively, of an eye-glass frame embodying the principles of the present invention, and Figure 3 is a sectional perspective view taken on line 3-3 in said Figure 1, said view being made on an enlarged scale.

Figures 4 and 5 are perspective views ofV portions of the plastic composition, showing the demi-amber effects; and Figures 6 and 7 are a front and rear view, respective ly, offragmentary portions of one of the lens-receiving rims composed of a composition of demi-amber mounted upon a com-k position ot' crystal, showing the'toning color effects, said views being made on an enlarged scale.

Similar characters of reference are employed in the said above described views, to indicate corresponding parts.

Referring now to the said drawings, the reference-character l indicates a complete eye-glass frame, showingone embodiment of the principles of the present invention, the same comprising the lens-receiving rims 2, connected by the nose-guard 3, and'pivotalljvv conneeted with Said rims. as at 1, are the temples As represented in tlie several figures of the drawings. and as will be seen more particularljy7 from Figure 3. the main portions ot' the rims 2, the nose-guard, and the temples are usuallyv triangular in cross-section. the edge 6 l'feing slightly rounded. These main portions are made of a plastie composition of Crystal or substantially transparent etlect. and superimposed upon the surface T of said portionsl is: a layer o'lE plas-tie composition 8 of demi-amber or translucent effect. tlie marginal edge 9 o1" which terminates below tlie rounded pe ripliery G. as shown.

Referring now to Figures il and 5 in which are shown sueli translucent demiatnber composition. Figure 4f illustratesv a block l0 of any suitable thickness from which tlie sheets 8 of demi-amber are cut. In Figure 6 is illustrated a tragnwntary portion of tlie lens-receivingT rim. when riewed from the front. and in Figure T is illustrated a similar portion of the lens. when viewed from tlie back. said views showing the color effects and semi-transpar* ent effect which prevents the glare. and so restful to the eyes.

As has been stated, I liare found tliat translucent derni-amber upon transparent crystal produces tile desired results. for the reason that in the fusion of colors from darli to ligglit to almost transparent,7 t'lie liglu is retracted in its passage from a rarer to a denser medium7 and Vice versa. from tlie denser to tlie rarer medium. so tliat there is a dillusion ot' tlrf: light. while nevertheless a detinite denial-ration of tlle 'frame is apparent to an observer ot the wearer thereof.

ir claim .in eye-glass 'frame of plastic material haring leirs rim portions ot' substantially7 triangular eross f-1eetional sliape with tlie apex directed tmard tlie outer periplleries tl1ereot. tlie rearward angular portions coincident to tlie rearward lateral periplieries of said rim portions and including said outwardlyT direetell apex portions consisting of transparent, material. and the front angular portion eoineident to thev forward lateral periplieries of .said rim portions consistingr in a translucent demi-amber section. all where lrv lie-liti traversing said rim portions toward the eyes ot tlle wearer is ditlused and softened wliile a definite Conventional appeal'- ance o l tlie traine is retained.

In testimony. that I claim the invention set fortli above l have hereunto set my hand tliis 20th dav of Mar, 1,926.

JGSEPH J. SMITH. 

